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KN12 UBV

2012 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,462 mi
Last recorded127,462 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Optima67,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UBV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 127,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 127,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 123,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,293 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2023 112,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,785 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread area 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,321 miles

Nearside Front nail in inner edge 225 45 R 18

both front tyres wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,084 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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KN12 UBV is a 2012 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 67,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN12 UBV registered?

KN12 UBV is a 2012 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is KN12 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 UBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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